If you’re interested in energy efficiency or thinking about going electric, a home energy audit is a smart and inexpensive way to start your journey. Before you take the leap and replace a major system like your HVAC, it can be incredibly helpful to have the full picture of your home’s energy use, comfort, and safety. Through a series of inspections and diagnostic tests, you’ll learn whether your home needs insulation, weathersealing or duct maintenance, which appliances are most in need of replacement and any problem areas and fixes you should prioritize to save energy and improve the comfort of your home.
A typical audit focuses on your home’s envelope, your HVAC systems, and your major appliances. At the end of the evaluation, your energy auditor can tell you how efficient your home is and recommend which projects will be the best investments for energy savings and increased comfort. It also results in holistic recommendations that are specific to your home, and take your home’s entire ecosystem into account.
Join us on September 11 as we take a look at home energy audits and discuss:
- Why get a home energy audit?
- What does an energy audit include, and how long does it take?
- Are there different types of audits, and how does one choose?
- What you’ll get from a home energy audit
- How to find a certified energy auditor near you
- How much does a home energy audit cost?
Join us to learn how an energy audit can best prepare you to lower your energy bills, phase out fossil fuels, cut your home’s carbon emissions, improve your home’s indoor air quality, and make your home more comfortable year-round.
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Hosts and Panelists:
Brian Stewart – Brian co-founded Electrify Now to help energy consumers and homeowners learn about the benefits of electrification. He has over 40 years of experience in product design, engineering, manufacturing and sustainability and held many leadership roles at Nike Inc. including Vice President of Sustainable Innovation.
Joe Wachunas – In addition to his work for Electrify Now, Joe is a Program Manager for the New Buildings Institute, managing the Advanced Water Heating Initiative. He is a frequent contributor to CleanTechnica writing articles about topics relating to electrification and clean energy. Joe and his family use their own home to experiment and learn about all electric solutions, solar power and EVs.
Brynn Cooksey, Owner, Air Doctors Heating and Cooling – Brynn Cooksey Sr., affectionately known as the “Air Doctor,” is a Detroit native and the Owner of Air Doctors Heating and Cooling, LLC. Brynn earned that nickname for his renowned engineering solutions in the HVACR and Electrical industries. After spending 15 years in the Utility Gas and Power industry, Brynn took over his family’s heating and cooling business and rebranded it “Air Doctors” based on his industry-adopted nickname. The Air Doctors team has repeatedly reduced customers’ utility bills by 50% or more with Brynn’s award-winning Building Efficiency solutions. Brynn studied HVACR technology at Henry Ford College in Dearborn, Michigan, where he later returned to become a Professor and taught the subjects he had learned about. To this day, Brynn continues to train individuals in the industry that he loves and has trained over 10,000 HVAC Technicians, Electricians, and Energy Auditors. Brynn also is a training consultant for mechanical contractors, HVACR supply distributors, and HVACR training organizations.